We do not have on-campus dorms, or require students to live in a particular housing facility. However, because of the sense of community and support found in student housing we strongly recommend that all newly admitted first-year students live at The Regency, our preferred housing source, for the first two consecutive semesters of their enrollment.
The Regency is great for students who are:
- not married
- under 21 years of age
- not living with family in the Denver area
RMCAD students are housed together in rooms on the third floor of the North Hall, unless they specify otherwise. The remainder of the floors within The Regency house students enrolled at Metropolitan State College of Denver, University of Colorado at Denver and/or the Community College of Denver.
Each room at The Regency is fully furnished, has a private bathroom and individual climate control. Included in the price of your rent is Basic cable TV, high-speed Internet access, all utilities and local telephone service.
How to Apply
A $100 non-refundable application/service fee are required when you submit your application.
To apply for a room at The Regency under the terms and conditions in place for RMCAD students only, you may complete the online form for RMCAD students and pay with a credit card. You may also complete a paper copy of the form and pay with either a credit card or check. If you wish to complete the paper form, bring it or mail it to:
The Regency
3900 Elati Street
Denver, CO 80216
We are happy to answer any questions you have, or you may contact the Regency directly at 303.477.1950
Room Rates & Meal Plans
Two different room types/configurations are available within the block of rooms occupied by RMCAD students; a single room and a double room (one room shared by two roommates). Availability is based on a first-come, first-served basis so please apply early to ensure your first preference is available.
For the fall 2008 – spring 2009 academic year, room rates are as follows:
- Single (one room, one occupant)
$650/month (12-month lease)
$675/month (10-month lease)
$785/month (8-month lease*) - Double (one shared room with two occupants)
$495/month (12-month lease)
$520/month (10-month lease)
$615/month (8-month lease*)
*8-month lease option is only available for a lease term starting August 29, 2008, and ending April 28, 2009. These dates coincide with the fall/spring 2008-2009 RMCAD academic calendar. New Student Orientation begins on August 30, 2008.
All residents of The Regency are required to purchase a meal plan. For more information about the various options and costs of these meal plans, please see The Regency's website at: http://www.regencystudenthousing.com/
Please note you may increase, but not decrease, the number of meals you wish to purchase at any time. All meals are all-you-can-eat. During the 2008-2009 school year, food service is available August 11 - December 13, 2008 and January 19 - May 16, 2009. Food service is also not available during the Auraria campus spring break week. The rate you are charged for the spring 2009 meal plan will be prorated to reflect this. You will also receive information from RMCAD's Student Services Division after the school year starts about other food service options that will be provide on campus during the times food is not available at The Regency.
Room & Roommate Assignments
Upon submission of your housing application form and deposit, The Regency will make room and roommate assignments. If you already have a roommate in mind, please be sure that both students apply for housing at the same time and indicate their roommate preference on the application form. Room assignments are made as applications are received so please apply early in ensure your requests are met. If you wish to know the name of your roommate in advance of your move-in, please contact The Regency 2-3 weeks before you move in. Once your housing application is processed you will be contacted directly by The Regency with more information about move-in dates, etc.
Directions to The Regency
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The Regency is located at 3900 Elati Street, Denver, 6.5 miles north of the RMCAD campus. To reach The Regency from RMCAD you should go south on Pierce Street and turn left on West Colfax Avenue (the first light). Go east on West Colfax for 3.0 miles until you come to the 1-25 interchange. Then, go north on 1-25 for 2.4 miles and take the Park Avenue exit (number 213) toward 38th Avenue. Keep right at the fork and go on Park Avenue West. Stay straight and go onto Fox Street for .1 miles. Turn right on 39th Avenue and you will see The Regency straight ahead.
If you wish to travel to The Regency without traversing I-25, you should go south on Pierce Street and turn left on West Colfax Avenue (the first light). Go east on West Colfax for .9 miles and turn north (left) on Sheridan Blvd for 2.0 miles. Turn east (right) on West 38th Avenue and go 3.0 miles then turn left on Fox Street. Go onto Fox Street for .1 miles. Turn right on 39th Avenue and you will see The Regency straight ahead.
About The Regency
The Regency The Regency is owned and operated by The Regency LLC, an outside company that specializes in providing student housing and support services. RMCAD is not affiliated in any way with The Regency LLC, but does recommend The Regency as its preferred source for student housing.
For more information and a list of “Frequently Asked Questions” about The Regency, please visit this link: http://www.regencystudenthousing.com/faqs.php